Latest Lucas Giolito News

Pitcher Chase Anderson agrees to $1.25M, 1-year deal with Red Sox after his release from Pirates

Mar. 25, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chase Anderson agreed Sunday to a $1.25 million, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, one day after he was released from a minor league deal by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anderson would get a $180,000 salary in the event he is assigned to the...

MLB players' executive subcommittee appears to reject insurgent lawyer Harry Marino

Mar. 24, 2024 21:54 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players' union head Tony Clark made his first public responses to an effort aimed at ousting his chief negotiator, issuing a statement from the eight-man executive subcommittee appearing to reject insurgent lawyer Harry Marino. Clark said the subcommittee...

Right elbows of Cole, Giolito big topic before spring training game between Yankees and Red Sox

Mar. 13, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

The topic before, during and after the spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees on Wednesday revolved around ailing right elbows. For Boston, the news wasn't a complete surprise with righty Lucas Giolito likely done for the season following surgery. It...

Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season

Mar. 13, 2024 19:14 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas operated Tuesday at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham,...

Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his season

Mar. 11, 2024 19:55 PM EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will undergo right elbow surgery on Tuesday, potentially ending his first season with the team before it even begins. Manager Alex Cora confirmed the development to reporters on Monday. The decision comes after Giolito...

Red Sox make long-term investment in Bello as they await clarity on Giolito's elbow

Mar. 07, 2024 23:44 PM EST

After getting bad news about the biggest offseason addition to their rotation, the Boston Red Sox are making a major long-term investment in the team's top returning pitcher. Young right-hander Brayan Bello agreed to a $55 million, six-year contract Thursday that includes a club...

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón gives up 2 homers vs. Rays; Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani stays hot

Mar. 06, 2024 18:20 PM EST

Carlos Rodón gave up two more homers over three-plus innings on Wednesday in the New York Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. AL batting champion Yandy Díaz homered on the game’s first pitch, a 93 mph fastball. Richie Palocios had a two-run drive on Rodón’s 60th and final...

Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will travel to Alabama for second opinion on ailing elbow

Mar. 06, 2024 13:43 PM EST

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will be headed to Alabama for a second opinion on his ailing right elbow. Manager Alex Cora told reporters on Wednesday that Giolito will head to Birmingham on Monday to talk with Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas as they explore...

Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchers

Mar. 05, 2024 22:50 PM EST

The news hit one after the other on Tuesday: Three big-name starting pitchers all dealing with injuries that could cause them to miss the beginning of the regular season — and potentially more. Houston’s Justin Verlander, St. Louis’ Sonny Gray and Boston’s Lucas Giolito are...

Red Sox have concerns about the right elbow of starter Lucas Giolito

Mar. 05, 2024 15:15 PM EST

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are likely to be without right-handed starter Lucas Giolito for opening day and potentially longer after he experienced discomfort in his elbow following his last outing. Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Giolito will have additional...